Frams allows users to share files quickly and easily through Fast File Exchange. Its software enables easy file sharing for collaboration and communication in both personal and professional settings.
F*EX is a file transfer service that specializes in sending large files from one user to another. The sender simply uploads the file to the F*EX server using a simple WWW upload form, and the recipient receives an automatic notification email containing a download URL.
You may ask: "Why do I need yet another file transfer service when I already have email, FTP, SSH, and others?" However, there are several reasons why F*EX is still necessary. For example, if you want to send a large video file (at least 1 GB) to a friend, then you have a few possibilities - but also some problems!
You could try to send a DVD by postal service, but that is out of the question since we live in the internet age. Alternatively, you could use email, but most email servers have a limit of 10 MB per email and a storage quota of a few 100 MB per user, or even less. You could also try using uucp, but that is similar to using cuneiform writing on stone plates.
SSH and FTP are also options, but they have their own set of challenges. With SSH, you need your friend's password or be willing to give yours, just for a simple file transfer. Meanwhile, with FTP, you have to deal with issues such as which FTP server to use, which account and password to enter, and whether your proxy supports passive-ftp. Additionally, anonymous FTP options raise concerns about who can download and delete your file, as well as whether the server even allows large uploads.
HTTP is another potential option, but you must have custom development to enable default upload, user management, notification, deletion, etc. Nearly all HTTP servers cannot handle files above 2 GB, further limiting the viability of HTTP for large file transfers.
Finally, while commercial services are available, they often come with limitations (most limit file sizes to less than 2 GB), security and privacy concerns. Commercial services can be closed proprietary and may require specific plugins such as java, active-X, or flash. There is also no guarantee that they will still exist months or years after their launch.
Overall, F*EX offers a simple and streamlined solution to transferring large files. With F*EX, you can transfer files easily, securely, and without the need for external plugins.
You may ask: "Why do I need yet another file transfer service when I already have email, FTP, SSH, and others?" However, there are several reasons why F*EX is still necessary. For example, if you want to send a large video file (at least 1 GB) to a friend, then you have a few possibilities - but also some problems!
You could try to send a DVD by postal service, but that is out of the question since we live in the internet age. Alternatively, you could use email, but most email servers have a limit of 10 MB per email and a storage quota of a few 100 MB per user, or even less. You could also try using uucp, but that is similar to using cuneiform writing on stone plates.
SSH and FTP are also options, but they have their own set of challenges. With SSH, you need your friend's password or be willing to give yours, just for a simple file transfer. Meanwhile, with FTP, you have to deal with issues such as which FTP server to use, which account and password to enter, and whether your proxy supports passive-ftp. Additionally, anonymous FTP options raise concerns about who can download and delete your file, as well as whether the server even allows large uploads.
HTTP is another potential option, but you must have custom development to enable default upload, user management, notification, deletion, etc. Nearly all HTTP servers cannot handle files above 2 GB, further limiting the viability of HTTP for large file transfers.
Finally, while commercial services are available, they often come with limitations (most limit file sizes to less than 2 GB), security and privacy concerns. Commercial services can be closed proprietary and may require specific plugins such as java, active-X, or flash. There is also no guarantee that they will still exist months or years after their launch.
Overall, F*EX offers a simple and streamlined solution to transferring large files. With F*EX, you can transfer files easily, securely, and without the need for external plugins.
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